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LETTER: Racism thrives much like it did in 1960

The Courier-Post
Published 9:09 a.m. ET Oct. 13, 2017

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Racism is alive and thriving. I remember in 1960 wearing the uniform of my country and landing in Atlanta. Then we were Negroes, but in spite of my uniform we couldn’t get served, and could drink at only certain fountains or use certain restrooms.

I also remember my little brother being drafted and sent to Vietnam, when back home in certain places we couldn’t vote but it was OK to give your life.

Fifty-seven years later, little has changed. If any one denies this, it’s like an ostrich with his head in the sand. No way.

All this mess about players and their protests goes both ways. Refer to the First Amendment of the Constitution; as veterans, that’s what we fought for.

Carl F. Williams

Camden

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